The Dark Knight (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2008 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2008, The Dark Knight is an action, thriller, drama and krimi film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 152 minutes. “Warum so ernst?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gemeinsam mit Bezirksstaatsanwalt Harvey Dent und Lieutenant James Gordon versucht der im Fledermauskostüm agierende Milliardär Bruce Wayne dem Verbrechen in Gotham City Einhalt zu gebieten. Wie aus dem Nichts taucht plötzlich ein psychotischer Superverbrecher auf - der Joker. In seiner wahnhaften Vision möchte er die Stadt in Chaos und Anarchie stürzen und Batman scheint der einzige, der ihn stoppen kann. Bis es zum endgültigen Show-Down kommt, wird aber viel Blut fließen und auch Menschen die Bruce Wayne nahe stehen, könnten Opfer werden.
Who’s in it. The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Heath Ledger as Joker, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth and Gary Oldman as James Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Dark Knight sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1B at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Knight tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten and Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Dark Knight (2008)?
- In USA, The Dark Knight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
- The Dark Knight holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart.
- When was The Dark Knight released?
- The Dark Knight was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.